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World Physiotherapy Day 2020: Importance and theme of physiotherapy

World Physiotherapy Day 2020: Importance and theme of physiotherapy
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Suraj Iyer

Published: 8 Sep 2020 11:34 AM GMT

World Physiotherapy Day takes place on the 8th of September every year to raise awareness on physical health and mobility. The theme for 2020 focuses on rehabilitation and Covid-19, the worldwide pandemic that has the entire world under lockdown.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a field of science that deals with immobility, musculoskeletal impairment, neurological impairments and physical ailments. Practitioners called physiotherapists may prescribe exercises, massage, or mobilization to help the patients become more mobile. This rehab may depend on the severity and type of injury. Physiotherapy is of utmost need in professional sports training where athletes can consult and make improvements to their training routine. Many different ways of recovery such as foam rolling and kinesiology taping provide the person with relief while increasing range of motion, strength and stability as part of their recovery journey.

Rehabilitation and Covid-19

Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the world being shut down. Hospitals prepared for the surge in positive coronavirus cases. This lead to delay in care for patients affected by other ailments. This year’s theme focuses on delivering physiotherapy via online mediums due to social distance and risk of infection in public places. Coronavirus being a respiratory illness will be one of the core components of this year’s theme.

Importance of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is not just reserved for athletes but also normal people. People facing injuries due to an accident or injury can greatly benefit from the services of a physiotherapist. Aside from exercise and other forms of rehabilitation and relief, a physiotherapist can also mentally guide a patient through the process of recovery which is of utmost importance. The in-depth study that physiology involves when it comes to human biomechanics helps them structure out a proper recovery path for every individual. This will aid in faster recovery and decrease in impaired movement.

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